Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh jumps to NFL's 49ers

Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh Joins NFL's San Francisco 49ers

Jim Harbaugh, a former NFL quarterback and successful Stanford coach, will replace fired coach Mike Singletary as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. The team has not officially announced the hiring yet, but a source familiar with the situation confirmed the move to The Associated Press.

According to ESPN, Harbaugh is expected to sign a five-year contract worth $25 million. The 49ers had planned a news conference but did not specify the reason in advance.

Harbaugh's Transition to the NFL

Harbaugh decided to move to the professional level despite the 49ers missing the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons. This move comes while Stanford’s quarterback and Orange Bowl MVP, Andrew Luck, chose to stay at Stanford for another season.

“Harbaugh long admired the late Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh, one of his mentors, and how Walsh made the successful leap from Stanford to the 49ers.”

Challenges Ahead

Harbaugh faces the task of reviving a franchise that has struggled in recent years. The 49ers were predicted to win the NFC West but began the season 0-5, marking their worst start since 1979, when they lost their first seven games in Bill Walsh’s first year as head coach.

Team Situation

Author's summary: Jim Harbaugh leaves Stanford to coach the struggling San Francisco 49ers, aiming to restore the team's winning legacy inspired by his mentor Bill Walsh.

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KATU KATU — 2025-11-05

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